If like me you are frantically still Christmas shopping and need some ideas then I have some kids present inspo here for you! Too much cuteness out there to share it all but here are a few things that have caught my eye.
Read moreChristmas Gifts: Small Brands Women
There are so many wonderful small brands with some beautiful gift ideas for Christmas this guide could be hundreds of pages long! I’ve just pulled together a small edit of what I like and feel would make a nice present for someone with a mixture of price points.
Read moreChristmas Gifts: For the Home
I think the last 18 months have made us more aware than ever of how important our home spaces are. I think a homeware gift is such a no brainer when it comes to a lovely Christmas present for someone and boy oh boy are there some incredible gifts for the home out there!
Read moreChristmas Gifts: Women
Ok so this is the guide for you if you are looking for a stylish gift idea for your girlfriend, partner, wife, granny, mother, daughter…or one to send on to drop some hints yourself! My go to ideas are always jewellery, perfume, cosy accessories, pjs and candles.
Read moreMy Christmas Day Dress Edit
Dress by Halfpenny London, Shearling Scarf by Stoned & Waisted
Christmas is coming, there’s no escaping it… the countdown is on! It’s a period that I like to embrace ‘dress up’, feel special and glamorous but still comfortable (with room for feasting!). I wanted to do an edit of some fab dresses I feel would work well over the festive period (and beyond!) mostly from smaller and independent brands.
Read moreChristmas Gift Guide - For Her / You!
Christmas gift ideas for women! Share with your partner and drop some hints or buy for those other special women in your life. My go to buys are always, pyjamas, slippers, cosy hats and gloves, candles and vases! Cashmere is always good for a higher end purchase. This year I think loungewear and pyjamas will also be high up on everyone’s wishlist as we all spend more time at home - time to get your hyggie on!
Read moreChristmas Gift Guide - The Sustainable Edit
With so many amazing brands offering a very important more sustainable approach I had to do a gift guide dedicated to them this year. Brands such as The Small Home with an antidote to the modern-day mind-set of disposability, offering small runs of artisan made products. Also bigger brands such as Net-a-Porter Net Sustain - an edit selected to ensure that it meets at least…
Read moreChristmas Gift Guide - Kids
Cute kids gift ideas for the stylish little people in your life. My go to pieces for kids are always Pyjamas, knitwear, slippers, Maileg mice, hair accessories, crafting, colouring, books and dressing up!
Read moreMore Gorgeous Christmas Gift Ideas...
I wanted to share some more beautiful design conscious gifts for the whole family that I’ve had my eye on recently. I’ve tried to cover off as many different areas as possible - from kids to home and fashion across a variety of price points and brands. I hope this inspires you with some ideas for your Christmas shopping. I know I still have plenty to do!
Read moreChristmas Gifts: Caroline Gardner
I’m excited to announce that I recently became a brand ambassador for British boutique brand Caroline Gardner. Maybe better known for her cards and stationary, she has also more recently ventured into bags and gifting and is now a full lifestyle brand. What I love is her ethos of quality over quantity and her eye for detail and colour.
Read moreChristmas: My Top 10 Scout & Co Gifts for Kids
Scout & Co is one of my go to websites for beautiful design-led kids clothes and gifts. Set up by 3 mums who really know their stuff, they always deliver a lovely selection of ideas for Christmas gifts and I wanted to share my top 10 picks right here on the blog. OK, so I’m trying to not get distracted and order all the beautiful clothes but trying to think about what the kids will enjoy opening on Christmas Day…
Read moreThe Mamahood Christmas Gift Guide, Part 2
I’m very excited to share with you the second part of my Christmas Gift Guide in collaboration with The Mamahood - a directory of creative small brands across the UK. I hope this will bring lots of original ideas for presents for the family and encourage you to do some thoughtful planning and early purchases. Please try to avoid those last minute Amazon rushes as you never end up with the good stuff!
Read moreThe Mamahood Christmas Gift Guide, Part 1
Yes I know, a Christmas gift guide already! But it is November now so the countdown is on and some people do like to be organised on the present planning and buying front... So here it is my first in a series of gift guides over the next month or so. I’m very excited to be collaborating with The Mamahood and some of her talented makers on this blog post.
Read moreLast Minute Kids Christmas Gift Ideas
Right people, this is it - the last push for Christmas pressies. Here is my final last minute gift guide for your little ones. I have tried to pick things that are still going to make delivery if ordered in the next couple of days but please note you may need to check with the seller that you will make delivery in time now!!
Read moreChristmas Gifts: A Folk Tale Slippers
Slippers - the ultimate Christmas gift right? RIGHT! As a mum you spend so much time at home, more than ever before, so it's nice to have comfy slippers to slide your feet into - the ultimate go to home comfort, plus staying in is the new going out right?
Read moreChristmas Gifts: Olive Loves Alfie
Lots of talk of Christmas presents at the moment - what am I getting for Finn and Violet and the panic of being organised and making sure what you have your eye on doesn't sell out by the time you get round to ordering it! As part of my #ShopSmall #ShopIndependent campaign for presents this Christmas...
Read moreMama Edit - Christmas Party Dressing
Have you got any nice Christmas events coming up? I've done an edit of my favourite mama party clothes and accessories around at the moment. I love all the velvet, constellation prints, shimmer, sequins, metallics, faux fur, glitter stripes and strong colours like red and mustard.
Read moreChristmas Gifts: Little Florence Family Portraits
For our very first feature on #ShopSmall #ShopIndependent this Christmas I wanted to blog about Little Florence Art. I recently gave my husband a bespoke, personalised family print for his Birthday and it was such a hit that I had to share this unique and original gift idea with my readers. I hope you love it as much as me!
Read moreHalloween Edit
Halloween is once again upon us. With a 4 year old the pressure is on this year to really get involved with the trick or treating in our neighbourhood which is pretty epic! The effort some people go to with their costumes is impressive and as usual we will be taking the easy route with a shop bought outfit (one year I will be more original!) with face paint always does the trick.
Read moreChristmas Kids Clothes
Next up we have an edit of our favourite finds for your kids to wear on Christmas. We love a fairisle knit, some retro velvet and colourful pyjamas that will still work beyond Christmas. The metallic trend seems to be hitting kids clothes too, how amazing is that pleated skirt (Zara also do a similar cheaper version here) which I'd quite like for myself.
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